Kitchen Assistant

Durham County Council; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Peterlee is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to work 10 hours a week during term time. Responsibilities include food preparation, assisting students during meal service, and cleaning. Requirements include the ability to communicate effectively in English. The role is temporary and expected to last until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to converse at ease with customers in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the kitchen team, preparing food.
• Cleaning plates and loading and using the dishwasher.
• Assisting pupils during the meal service, cleaning tables and chairs when necessary at the end of the meal.
• Cleaning the kitchen ready for the following day.

Skills

Conversational English

Job description

Job details

Kitchen Assistant • Grade 1 £24,796 pro rata • 10 hours per week, term time only • Temporary – required as soon as possible until Friday 17th July 2026

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the kitchen team, preparing food.
• Cleaning plates and loading and using the dishwasher.
• Assisting pupils during the meal service, cleaning up spillages and wiping tables and chairs when necessary at the end of the meal.
• Cleaning the kitchen ready for the following day.

Application details

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025

Interview date: Thursday 2nd October 2025

Please return completed applications to the school.

Salary and terms

This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.

Essential requirements

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Safeguarding and equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Employer details

Acre Rigg Infant School
Acre Rigg Road,
Peterlee

Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.acrerigg-inf.durham.sch.uk/

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